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soy sauce

Condiments & Sauces

Is soy sauce eoe compatible-compatible?

No, avoid

See whether soy sauce fits an eoe compatible diet, with a clear compatible-or-avoid verdict plus its FODMAP, histamine and other trigger ratings in one place.

Sensitivity notes

Why eoe compatible diet checker matters

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) dietary management often involves eliminating common trigger foods including dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and seafood. The six-food elimination diet is commonly used to identify personal triggers.

  • The six-food elimination diet removes dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and seafood
  • Systematic reintroduction with endoscopy helps identify triggers
  • Milk/dairy is the most common trigger
  • Work closely with your gastroenterologist and allergist
  • Elemental diet may be used in severe cases

Sensitivities

What soy sauce contains

FODMAPs

FODMAPsLow
FructansSafe
GOSSafe
FructoseSafe
PolyolsSafe
LactoseSafe

Histamine & Amines

HistamineAvoid
Histamine LiberatorsSafe
TyramineHigh

Plant compounds

SalicylatesSafe
OxalatesLow
LectinAvoid
NightshadesSafe

Irritants

CaffeineSafe
AlcoholLow
Spicy FoodsSafe
Acidic FoodsLow

Additives

SulfitesSafe
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesSafe

Allergens

Dairy ProteinsSafe
GlutenAvoid
EggSafe
PeanutSafe
Tree NutsSafe
SoyAvoid
FishSafe
CrustaceansSafe
MolluscsSafe
SesameSafe
CelerySafe
MustardSafe
LupinSafe
Alpha-galSafe
NickelModerate

Diet fit

Where soy sauce fits

Therapeutic diets

Low HistamineAvoid
Low SalicylateAvoid
Low FermentationSafe
EoE CompatibleAvoid
AIPAvoid
InflammationAvoid
Reflux DietCheck
Specific CarbohydrateAvoid
Low FibreFit
Gastroparesis DietFit

Lifestyle diets

VeganFit
VegetarianFit
PescatarianFit
MediterraneanFit
DASH DietFit
PaleoAvoid
Whole30Avoid
KetoFit
Low-carbFit

Religious diets

HalalCheck
KosherCheck
Hindu (no beef)Fit
JainCheck
Buddhist VegetarianFit
Orthodox FastingFit
Ingredient notes

What to know about soy sauce

Most people are surprised that standard soy sauce is brewed with wheat, so it grades as containing gluten and is not safe for celiac disease. On top of that it is fermented, which makes it very high in histamine and high in tyramine, the trigger that matters if you take an MAOI medication or get migraines from aged and fermented foods.

Watch for

  • Brewed with wheat, so ordinary soy sauce contains gluten and is not celiac-safe (look for a certified gluten-free tamari instead)
  • Very high in histamine from fermentation, a frequent flushing and headache trigger
  • High in tyramine, relevant on MAOI medications and for tyramine-driven migraines
  • A processed condiment that grades high in nitrites and pro-inflammatory
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EoE Compatible Guide

Everything you need to know about eoe compatible compatibility and smart food choices.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) dietary management often involves eliminating common trigger foods including dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and seafood. The six-food elimination diet is commonly used to identify personal triggers.

These foods are typically compatible with a EoE Compatible approach:

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Practical guidance for following a EoE Compatible diet:

  • 1The six-food elimination diet removes dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, nuts, and seafood
  • 2Systematic reintroduction with endoscopy helps identify triggers
  • 3Milk/dairy is the most common trigger
  • 4Work closely with your gastroenterologist and allergist
  • 5Elemental diet may be used in severe cases

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FAQ

Does soy sauce fit an eoe compatible diet?

EoE Compatible: avoid for strict plans.

What if I eat it occasionally?

Occasional use may break strict plans.

What are safer swaps?

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